Most tourists come to Thailand for the culture and the “mai pen rai” lifestyle of the Thai people. Thailand’s reputation as “The Land of Smile” still holds true, even though modern life may make the smile fade from city dwellers from time to time. To catch a glimpse of Thailand “as it once was”, the following places are highly recommended. The day guarantees to be a big hit with the kids and adults alike.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (ตลาดน้ำดำเนินสะดวก)Chances are the images of the boats, floating leisurely down the canals selling exotic fruits and delicacies and wooden structures of traditional Thai villages are what draw many visitors to the Kingdom. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is where they filmed those memorable images. This popular attraction is some 80 kilometres west of Bangkok, accessible by regular bus from the Southern Bus Terminal. Everyday, hundreds of vendor boats crowd the market area in the early morning till noon.
Samphran Elephant Theme Show and Crocodile Farm Thailand
About one hours drive from Bangkok city, on Petkasem Rd., km 30, The Elephant Theme Show and The Crocodile Wrestling Show at the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo are the popular edutainment for excursion or daily Bangkok sightseeing.
The elephant shows re-enact the elephant round-up ceremony of the old days when wild elephants are captured and domesticated, the Yutha Hathi, great royal battles on elephants’ back of the Ayudhya Era. Modern shows include, elephant dancing, racing, football and other fun and games. Conclude the visit with exciting Crocodile Wrestling Show between the primeval alligators and the masters.
Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo located on Petkasem Road at Km.30, Samphran, Nakhon Pathom Province , Thailand . Opened daily from 08.30 until 18.00 hrs.
Thai Human Imagery Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์หุ่นขี้ผึ้งไทย)
Thai Human Imagery Museum is the first museum of fiberglass models in Thailand. It was born from spiritual power predestination of a group of creator leaded by Artist Duangkaew Phityakornsilp, with the objectives of promotion, propagation and conservation of Thai art, culture, and custom which will benefit the study and research of future generations.
The exhibition consists of various Thai history sets for example, The Royal Images of Chakri Dynasty Kings, The Enlightenment Monks, and King Rama V, The Great & Independence of Slaves. All models look authentic in every part of their bodies, skin, eyes, arms even hair.
Open daily: Mon - Fri 9.00 am - 5.30 pm, Sat - Sun & Official holidays 8.30 am - 6.00 pm.
Thai Human Imagery Museum
43/2 Moo 1, Boromratchanchonni Rd.,
(Pinklao-Nakhonchaisri Rd.), Km.31,
Kunkaew, Nakhonchaisri,
Nakhonpathom, 73120 Thailand
Tel. 0-3433-2607, 0-3433-2109, 0-3433-206
Fax. 0-3433-2061
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